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I am adding to my original post instead of starting a new one. I didn't see a way to start a new post so I hope this is alright.
Back in 2013 I was have problems with my hips being numb and after trying various options ended ip buying the Brooklyn Bedding Cool Lux which I am still sleeping on. Didn't cure the hip numbness but I have just lived with it.
I'm a side sleeper.
Now my hip numbness has turned to hip pain. I'm diagnosed with arthritis in my hips.
I have pain during the night and wake up every hour or so and have to turn to other side.
When I get up in the morning I am stiff for awhile.
I really do not want to go through the mattress search again at this point so I would like to find a
mattress topper. I have been reading which might work the best for me and it seems like the
latex.
I am getting different information whether I should go soft or firm on this which makes it more confusing.
So my question is which latex topper?
I am 6ft at 250lbs. Would I get the 3" medium firm or the firm? Or is it supposed to be soft?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Ken

Ken - Sorry to hear about your problem with hip pain and arthritis. While it's very difficult to predict with a high degree of certainty which topper will best help to minimize your pain, but being of similar size (6'4" & 280lbs.) I have quite a bit of personal experience which allows me to provide some guidance. I'd suggest trying out a 3" medium firm Talalay latex topper, blended latex is fine and likely in the 28 ILD range. Soft would generally not be recommended for someone of your weight and firm would not likely provide adequate cushioning to give you sufficient pressure relief. Try to make the purchase from a seller that allows you to make an exchange or even a return if possible in case it doesn't work out to your satisfaction. Good luck in resolving your issue and getting some relief and ultimately better sleep.

Blended is fine, many vendors claim it's actually more durable than the all natural Talalay and it's a little cheaper as well. Dunlop tends to be firmer and is more suitable for base support layers, while Talalay is softer and more conforming which is better suited for upper comfort layers. Glad to be of assistance and hope it works out well for you!

Thanks, you will be able to find it on Amazon no problem, it just gets a little confusing sometimes to make sure you get a 28ILD and not a 19ILD. Some of the listings are confusing to me as I did a search for the 28ild. I know Dreamfoam Bedding has a listing, not a member anymore, but a well-known company and brand to TMU.

@jet757f - The reason for the difference in ILD and being a range instead of a single number is due to that topper being Natural Talalay instead of a blend. Blended Talalay is able to be manufactured more accurately to a specific target ILD while Natural is normally within a specified range. Natural is also more expensive... so if you can find a supplier for Blended Talalay it will likely be less expensive and specified as 28ILD.

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